Spreader Settings

Scotts® Broadcast / Rotary Spreader - (Turf Builder® Edgeguard Mini, Basic, Standard, Deluxe Edgeguard, Edgeguard DLX, Lawn Pro & Speedy Green) - Set to 5 ½ for reseeding and set to 8 ½ for new lawn/bare spot repair
Scotts® Drop Spreaders - (AccuGreen, Classic Drop) - Set to 8 ½ for reseeding and reseeding and set to 12 ½ for new lawn/bare spot repair.
Scotts® Hand-Held Spreaders - Set to 5 for reseeding and for new lawn/bare spot repair, set to 5 and go over lawn twice.
Scotts® Wizz™ - Set to 5 for Reseeding and New grass, go over twice

How to Use

1. PREP
Rake area to loosen the top layer of soil and remove dead grass. For best results, add a thin layer of Scotts® Turf Builder® LawnSoil before applying seed.

2. APPLY
Apply using a Scotts® spreader. Lightly rake the seed into the soil.
For best results, apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass when seeding to help new grass grow in quicker and thicker.
3. WATER
Watering is a critical step to seeding success. Water daily or as needed to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 inches tall.

4. CARE Seed will begin to grow in 5-10 days. You can mow the seedlings when they reach 3 inches in height. Do not apply a weed control product until after at least four mowings.

When to Apply

Fall and spring are the best times to plant grass seed because seed germinates best when temperatures are between 60°F and 80°F.

Avg. days to Germinate

5 - 30

Coverage Area

7lb: up to 2,800 sq. ft. for reseeding coverage and 1,400 sq. ft. for new lawn coverage
20lb: up to 8,000 sq. ft for reseeding and 4,000 for new lawn coverage
40lb: up to 16,000 sq. ft. for reseeding and 8,000 for new lawn coverage